brutality
noun
bru·tal·i·ty
brü-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural brutalities
1
: the quality or state of being brutal
2
: a brutal act or course of action
Synonyms
Examples of brutality in a Sentence
the brutalities of a prison
the police were accused of brutality for using excessive force in making arrests
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With the brutality and U.S. support continuing, refugees would continue to flee by sea, landing in South Florida.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
TikTok’s live streaming feature has been pivotal during the protests as activists use it to provide real-time updates, broadcast live from protest sites, and document any instances of police brutality or overreach.
—Larry Madowo, CNN, 20 June 2024
Ames and other victims, along with the families of victims of police brutality in Phoenix, shared their experiences of violence at the hands of the Phoenix police during a news conference on Friday.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2024
The continent still fears Japan, thanks to its World War II brutalities.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
TikTok’s live streaming feature has been pivotal during the protests as activists use it to provide real-time updates, broadcast live from protest sites, and document any instances of police brutality or overreach.
—Larry Madowo, CNN, 20 June 2024
Ames and other victims, along with the families of victims of police brutality in Phoenix, shared their experiences of violence at the hands of the Phoenix police during a news conference on Friday.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2024
The continent still fears Japan, thanks to its World War II brutalities.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
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“Brutality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brutality. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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brutality
noun
bru·tal·i·ty
brü-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural brutalities
1
: the quality or state of being brutal
2
: a brutal act or course of action
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